DIETITIAN, REGISTERED - The Brookdale Hospital Medical Center

The dietitian plans and delivers nutritional care to patients according to up to date clinical standards and judgement.  Performs as a member of the multidisciplinary care team and acts as a liaison between the dietary patient services staff and medical team. Screens newly admitted patients to identify those at nutritional risk and completes nutritional assessments on in-paitent units assigned or based on departmental needs.  Exercises independent judgement under the general supervision of the Patient Experience Manager/Clinical Nutrition Manager and General Manager of Food and Nutrition Services.  Must adhere to all departmental policies and procedures.

• Prints and reviews status boards from electronic medical record data daily to determine patient caseload based on criteria outlined in policies and procedures.
• Completes assessments, reassessments, and screenings based on priority level.
• Reviews the medical record and confers with the patient, family, and staff to evaluate patient’s nutritional status.
• Consults with Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician’s Assistants on appropriate nutrition interventions and care plans for patients.
• Assesses patients’ nutritional status and documents according to established standards from credentialed sources in combination with clinical judgement.
• Assesses, re-assesses, and follows up on patients based on timeframes outlined in policies and procedures.
• Incorporates the Nutrition Care Process standards when completing assessments.
• Utilizes the Nutrition Focused Physical Exam on patients, when appropriate, to accurately assess patients at risk for malnutrition.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family.  Provides nutrition counseling/education to patients and family members based on patient’s diet order, per Physician’s request, and/or per patient requests.
• Participates in medical/discharge rounds on an “as needed” basis.
• Completes nutritional assessments/counseling in out-patient clinic areas as needed or assigned.
• Completes daily productivity and submits information to Clinical Nutrition Manager/Patient Experience Manager each day worked.
• Completes test tray audits, or other audits as assigned, for food and nutrition services to evaluate quality standards.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities as required.
• Assists in orienting and in-servicing new employees to department as required.
• Maintains a good working relationship with all hospital staff and volunteers.
• Conducts in-service as requested to hospital staff and the community.
• Assists in developing and implementing patient nutrition care programs and ensures consistency of programs.
• Involved in nutrition programs and efforts within the hospital and community.
• Treats patients, families, and staff with respect and dignity.
• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Performs and assists with other duties as required.

Education:

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree granted by an accredited college/university.
• Completion of an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD).

License, and Certification Requirements:

• Completion of an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) accredited Dietietic Intership (DI) with a minimum of 1200 supervised practice hours.
• Proof of passing the national examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) with current Registered Dietitian status.
• Certified Dieititian-Nutritionist (CDN) in state of New York (preferred). 
• Participates in continuing educational requirements to maintain registration.  Completion of 15 continuing education credits annually and copies of certificates provided to Clinical Nutrition Manager/Patient Experience Manager.

Experience:

• A minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of clinical experience preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Proficiency with Office PC's, Desktops, and Laptop software in addition to familiarity with Microsoft Office softwares to include Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, etc.
• Understand menu management software and electronic medical systems, or have previous experience and knowledge of these systems; specifically CBORD and Meditech.
• Use critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple tasks as assigned.
• Good interpersonal skills a must.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Position may require prolonged periods of standing, walking, talking, sitting, hearing, lifting, and bending throughout the work day. 
• May include some repetitive motions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions without compromising patient care.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of One Brooklyn Health System (OBHS), and Interfaith Medical Center (IMC).

One Brooklyn Health System (OBHS), and Interfaith Medical Center are an equal opportunity employer, it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, military status, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or handicap or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.